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The growth of construction jobs in Florida — a bright spot in the economy for months — slowed considerably in June, according to an employment report released Wednesday. The industry added only 100 jobs in June, compared with 2,260 jobs during the same month in 2014, payroll company ADP reported. The Associated General Contractors of America said construction employment nationwide fell to its lowest level in June since 2001. The group blamed worker shortages in many parts of the country. Overall, Florida added 21,400 private-sector jobs in June, down only 5 percent from the same month year ago, ADT said in its monthly report. Economists say Florida's economic recovery...

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